How to sign birthday in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the middle finger of your hand touching your chin. Then, bring your hand down and touch the middle of your chest.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for birthday
Extend all fingers and spread them out, with the middle finger slightly extended forward.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Extend the arm of your non-dominant hand out in front of you. With your dominant hand on top of your arm near your elbow, begin with your hand facing down and then bring it up and rotate it so that it lands back on your arm in the same spot, but with your palm facing upwards.

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Example Video

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Sequential Breakdown of birthday

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of birthday

End of Sign

Final Frame of birthday

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for birthday
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for birthday
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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